CHILDREN were following in the footsteps of their sporting heroes in Oxford yesterday.

A Fun Olympics competition was organised by the Play Barton scheme and dozens of children were put through their paces.

Competing in the long jump contest was nine-year-old Kyle Tattersall, from Barton.

Mum Wendy Tattersall said: “He’s a really sporty person and he’s been looking forward to it for ages.

“He likes the running a lot, but he did a bit of everything. He had a great time.”

The Bayards Hill Primary School pupil said: “It was fun.

“My favourite event was probably the javelin. I did well at it.

“I do lots of running at school and lots of my friends were there.”

Oxford City Council board member for parks and sports Mark Lygo said: “It’s great to see kids getting out and about, being inspired by the Olympics.

“It’s all about getting outside and improving their health and wellbeing.”